Epiphany

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Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany with river plunge despite Covid warnings

Digital Desk - Jan 6, 2021

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria have ignored warnings to abstain from mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic and taken part in...

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Russians celebrate Epiphany by diving into freezing waters

Digital Desk - Jan 20, 2016

Russians celebrate Thousands of Russians have taken a dip in icy waters to celebrate Epiphany, a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity which marks the...